PLASTIC SURGERY NEWS

As stated by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botulinum Toxin Type A injections are the leading cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures in America, nowadays. Moreover, facial rejuvenation procedures continue to experience growth, as 2018 marked the highest number of botulinum toxin type A injections to date, with over 7.4 million injections (1). Botulinum toxin type A is a neurotoxin, also called neuromodulator, which is used in the cosmetics industry to prevent the m

With the purpose of achieving a rounder and more voluptuous derriere, some women opt to get illegal injections of silicone that can cause a host of health complications. Problems range from tissue hardening and pain to infections, breathing problems and even life-threatening blood clots. Women and men who seek out these illegal injections to augment their buttocks, lips, breasts, calves or hips are putting themselves at inevitable risk for complications from the foreign mater

Up until recently, the only options for augmenting your backside were buttocks implants or a Brazilian Butt Lift (Vaser Liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks), both invasive surgical procedures. Nowadays, there is a new buttock lift gaining popularity and it doesn’t involve surgery. Also known as the “Sculptra Butt Lift”, this innovative technique involves using a long-lasting dermal filler to give your backside a fuller, more lifted look without the risks or downtime

One of the biggest myths about liposuction is that the technique is reserved for slim people looking to improve just a small, isolated area of fat. Fortunately, liposuction has evolved over the last several decades, with the introduction of tumescent and superwet techniques, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction. These advances have made the removal of larger volumes of fat (beyond 4-5 Liters) with less blood loss easier and safer. With large-volume VASER Liposuction a broader